Detroit Annual Highland Games

As you may know, the St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and every dollar of profit from our Highland Games goes directly to the charities we support. One of our proudest achievements is the William Kincaid Scholarship for Scottish Arts—the only scholarship of its kind sponsored by a St. Andrew’s Society anywhere in the world! Many of us have had the pleasure of seeing our talented scholarship recipients perform at membership meetings, making this initiative even more special. In addition to our own scholarship, we proudly support local and national organizations such as Alma College and The National Trust of Scotland. As the Highland Games draw near each year, we invite our members to show their support by sponsoring a trophy or medal. With over 450 participant medals awarded annually, we recognize excellence in a variety of competitions, including piping and drumming, heavy athletics, tug-of-war, Highland dance, best clan showcase, and even the beloved shortbread competition. The cost of providing these trophies and medals has exceeded $6,000 per year in the past, making member contributions essential to continuing this tradition.